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ASC Live: American Strongman Corporation Expands Calendar in 2009 by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2009 IronMind


“The 2009 ASC ‘Live’ events are a map across US cities,” ASC president Dione Wessels told IronMind, as she described the “ASC Live” concept.


ASC in expanding in 2009, offering more contests for professional strongmen. Artwork courtesy of Dione Wessels.


“American Strongman contests are spreading from coast to coast, giving athletes more opportunities to compete than in any previous year,” Wessels said. “The addition of large festivals and several arena shows booked by Rich Baker, LLC will also provide fans with more opportunities to see American Strongman ‘Live’ than ever before.”

Wessels has been instrumental in building NAS (North American Strongman Society) into the dominant North American federation for amateur strongman and she might be poised to make a similar move for professional strongman via ASC.

“The ASC contest calendar will be deep with many impressive venues in the country,” said Wessels.

For more details on ASC, please visit the official website.

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American Strongman “Live” 2009 Media Tour in Tulsa by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2009 IronMind


Referring to the upcoming ASC contest in Tulsa, ASC president Dione Wessels told IronMind, “This is part three of the American Strongman ‘Live’ events (with a total of 10 events) in which 6 of the events will lead up to the America's Strongest Man® contest.”


American Strongman “Live” is coming to Tulsa. Artwork courtesy of Dione Wessels.


“The American Strongman ‘Live’ 2009 Tour kicked off a busy three week media blitz in Tulsa, Oklahoma in preparation for the February 22 Spirit Bank Event Center contest,” according to a prepared statement. “Radio advertisements started running this week on Z104.5 the Edge – KMYZ and ASC Pro Brad Johnson (winner of Discovery channel’s ‘Last One Standing’) will make a studio radio appearance on Wednesday, February 11 at 8:15 a.m. with Greg and Chuck in the morning. ASC vice president Mike Johnston will visit with Greg and Chuck along with Brad and Matt Wanat on Thursday, February 19 at 8:15 a.m . On-air personality ‘Lunch Box’ will also be in the studio to discuss his participation as a guest athlete in the upcoming ASC ‘Live’ event.”

“Mike will also host a halftime show with several ASC Pros at the Spirit Bank Event Center during halftime at the Tulsa 66ers game on Saturday, February 21. ‘Lunch Box’ will do a live radio remote from the Spirit Bank Event Center on the day of the show.”

“We are very excited about the advanced promotions,” ASC President Dione Wessels said. “The ASC athletes receive a portion of the ticket sales, so as our fan base grows so do the potential earnings.”

“The contest kickoff time will be at 2 p.m. on the 22nd of February. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, please visit www.americanstrongman.com or call 918-369-9360. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit one of our ticket locations Indigo Joes 10438 South 86th East Ave. Suite 102, Tulsa, OK; 918-369-5637."

[Metroflexplano]

I thought about hosting like a once a month, 2 or 3 event strongman contest, for prize money. Is this too often for athletes or would they enjoy a frequent test?

I also need advice on equipment. I was looking into purchasing some of the molds for the atlas stones, i had no idea they came in so many sizes!! Is there any kind of standard? Or any advice on what I should get?

[robert da strongman]

I thought about hosting like a once a month, 2 or 3 event strongman contest, for prize money. Is this too often for athletes or would they enjoy a frequent test?

I also need advice on equipment. I was looking into purchasing some of the molds for the atlas stones, i had no idea they came in so many sizes!! Is there any kind of standard? Or any advice on what I should get?

take a look on the NAS site...Tony Soucie the illinois chairman runs several comps thru the year. like once a quarter and one big comp.
i would do 2-3 a year there. you would get a few that will do all.

you can do several weights of stones with one mold. going to need 5 stones. but consider that you will need about 7-8 total for the different weight classes. 220, 240,260,280,300,330,360,380 would be a good set.

[robert da strongman]

3/7/2009: Florida Strongman Championships - Clearwater

March 7th, 2009 is the competition date.

Promoter: NAS Florida State Chairman Tom Mitchell

email: [email protected]

Tentative Weights/Events for the 2009 NAS Florida Strongman Championships -- Updated 1/12/09

ENTRY FORM - Fill it out and Mail!

Event 1:

Log Bar Medley with 3 Logs x 3 Reps Each. 8" to be completed first
then the 10" and you will finish with the 12" log. 75 Second Time Limit

8" Log Complete Clean and Press x 3 Reps
10" Log Complete Clean and Press x 3 Reps
12" Log Complete Clean and Press x 3 Reps

Logs have handles that are 24" center to center in width.

Under 200 Men and Masters: 8" Log = 175 10" Log = 200 12" Log = 225
Men 201 - 265: 8" Log = 200 10" Log = 225 12" Log = 250
Men 265+: 8" Log = 225 10" Log = 250 12" Log = 275

Event Modification for Teens/Novices/Women

Teens and Novices: 8" Log 180lb. Complete Clean and Press for Max Reps in 60 Seconds. Weights here may change if we break out into Light and Heavy classes. (8" Log is 150lbs. empty)

Women: 10" Log 105lb. Complete Clean and Press for Max Reps in 60 Seconds (10" Log is our lightest log empty 65lbs.)

12" Log for the other classes is 200lbs. empty

Event 2:

Medley: Yoke Walk and Tire Drag. 50 Feet Each.
60 Second Time Limit.
Multiple Drops on Yoke will be allowed.

Tire will have a straight 18" bar for a handle connected
to the tire by a 6' chain. NO WRAPPING chain around
the handle before starting your pull.

Under 200 Men and Masters: 600 Yoke and 360 Tire
Men 201 - 265: 650 Yoke and 360 Tire
Men 265+: 700 Yoke and 360 Tire
Teens and Novices: 450 Yoke and 210 Tire
Women: 250 Yoke and 210 Tire

Event 3:

Medley: Odd Object Carry. Keg Carry and Husefel
Stone Carry. 50 Feet Each No Tacky. Chalk okay.
Gorilla Rag Okay. Belts Okay. No other "helps"
allowed. 60 Second Time Limit.

Keg will be first - no shouldering. Husefel will start on the ground
with the large end on a 4" x 4" block.

Under 200 Men and Masters: 250 Keg and 265 Husefel Stone
Men 201 - 265 Men: 275 Keg and 305 Husefel Stone
Men 265+: 325 Keg and 345 Husefel Stone
Teens and Novices: 205 Keg and 225 Husefel Stone
Women: 125 Keg and 150 Keg

Event 4:

2" Bar Deadlift for Reps - No straps - No suits - Chalk
and Belts Okay Competitor will wait for the judge's call
at the top and bottom positions. If you try to bounce or
"drop" the bar, your rep will not count.
Max Reps in 60 Seconds.

Under 200 men and Masters: 450lb.
Men 201 - 265: 500lb.
Men 265+: 550lb.
Teen and Novices: 375lb. (May change if enough to go heavy/light classes)
Women: 250lbs.

Event 5:

Stone Load - No Tacky - Loading Single Stone over Bar

Under 200 Men and Masters: 290
Men 201 - 265: 320
Men 265+: 345

Event Modification for Teens/Novices/Women

Competitor will load a single stone over a 48" Yoke crossbar
for Max Reps in 60 Seconds

Teen and Novices: 225 Stone
Women: 120 Stone

Tentative Classes:

Mens Light: 200 and Under
Mens Middle: 201 to 265
Mens Heavy: 266 and Up
Women: Open
Masters: Open

If we have enough competitors, I will further divide the weight
classes as necessary.

Teens: Open - If this class is divided, Teens under 200 will use
the posted Teen weights and Teens 201 and up will run through
with the Under 200 Men/Masters Class

Novice: Open - If this class is divided, Novices under 200 will use
the posted Novice weights and Novices 201 and up will run through
with the Under 200 Men/Masters Class.

ENTRY FORM - Fill it out and Mail!

[Metroflexplano]

Brian Dobson is holding a strongman event in Fort Worth, Tx on Feb 28th

metroflexgym.com for more information

Its a platinum level contest

[robert da strongman]

that looks like a good one!

[robert da strongman]

American Strongman Corporation (ASC) Live in Tulsa by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2009 IronMind


“The Athletes were in the studio (104.5 ‘The Edge’) with Mike and Greg, giving their feedback and predictions for how special guest ‘The Lunch Box' will perform on Sunday,” ASC president Dione Wessels told IronMind today.


Mike Johnston ASC VP), Matt Wanat, ASC Pro, and Brad Johnson (105k ASC Pro) in the studio, promoting ASC live in Tulsa this weekend. Photo courtesy of Dione Wessels.


“If you are in the Tulsa area this weekend, this is a show you will not want to miss,” Wessels said. “Come out and support your local athletes and cheer on the ‘Lunch Box’ from 104.5 ‘The Edge’ as he attempts to compete against some of America's Top athletes.”

“The competition starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 22 at the Spirit Bank Center Arena. American Strongman athletes will be at the Tulsa 66'ers basketball game in partnership with the Spirit Bank Center on Saturday, doing demonstrations and promoting the ‘Live’ event. There will be a Live Remote with 104.5 ‘The Edge’ on Sunday at the arena from noon until 2 p.m. Fans will be able to meet and greet the athletes, and get free merchandise from some of our sponsors,” Wessels said.

“This is the second live event leading up to America’s Strongest Man® and the competing athletes receive a portion of all ticket sales,” Wessels added.

For more information, please visit www.americanstrongman.com or call 918-369-9360.

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[BrianNassar]

Willie and his wife Dione are both class acts with the highest character.

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Van Hatfield Wins ASC Live in Tulsa by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2009 IronMind


“Great event! Great performances by all,” ASC president Dione Wessels told IronMind, describing the ASC Live event in Tulsa.

Wessels said that contest highlights included “Carl Foemmel on the farmer’s medley in 25 seconds and the newest 105-kg pro Aaron Mullett winning the truck and tire flip medley in 46 seconds. Tamas Malatinszki came in from Hungary and had a great performance. Definitely one of the strongest Hungarians! Warrick Brant came in from Australia. He looked strong on the overhead, but was dealing with a bit of jet lag. Van Hatfield looked great coming back from injuries.”

Here are the overall places:

1. Van Hatfield
2. Tamas Malatinszki
3. Brad Dunn
4. Matt Wanat
5. Dave Hanson
6. Aaron Mullett
7. Carl Foemmel
8. John Conner
9. Warrick Brant
10. Brad Johnson
11. Eric Todd